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Tourists usually spend only one two nights in SAN Jose, depending on the in-/outbound flight timetable. With this in mind, the authentico is conveniently located between the airport and city center and with a nice walking option through the close Sabena park.
The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and prices are fair.
Recommended for a short stay

The hotel is not of the highest quality. Rooms are old, poor room and bathroom decoration, high audibility and no air-conditioning.
But the staff is friendly, good breakfast for this hotel level.
Location is average. 25 minutes on foot to the main pedastrian street.
So I recommend it only if the price is attractive and your comfort requests are not...

I have stayed here in the past and have enjoyed it. I disagree with the review that there is nothing close by. You can walk to a beautiful park with lots of action, soccer stadium, things to do and miles of trails (Park is about 3 blocks). You can easily walk to downtown, I have done it many times, maybe...

This hotel is located in a bad area . Nothing to do nearby neither any good place where eating or drinking . The room was little dirty. Shower was very dirty and very old. This entire building needs a remodelling. Breakfast is ok . Caffe Negro is not drinkable . I asked for a espresso and they wanted to charged...

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I stayed there for two weeks for a business trip.
The standard rooms are old but also clean and the beds are comfortable too.
They have a very good breakfast buffet with several options, all fresh and delicious.
The staff is really friendly.
Great location!

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I booked the Hotel Autentico because it fit my budget and was nearby my dentist's office. Check-in was prompt and the lobby was comfortable. I got a room on the 3rd floor. On my way to the room I was a bit daunted by the empty hallway painted in white and green panels.
The room had all the necessities but...

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When you enter into the lobby you think the rooms would be similar decor to the lobby which is very nice. Wrong! The rooms are severely outdated and old. It was ok for one night, but very disappointed . Since the rooms were depressing, we sat outside by the pool for the evening.

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I was already in this hotel one and a half year ago and I booked it again this year in September because I was very content with my stay last time.
They renovated a lot of the rooms and as well the hotel lobby, nice colors, comfy beds and a beautiful and clean bathroom.
The staff was very friendly and...

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Stayed here as part of our G Adventures tour for our first 2 and last day Costa Rica. Location is good - easy walk to the city centre. There's a good supermarket just like 3 mins walk away. The first night we stayed in sort of older rooms by the swimming pool. On our second stay we stayed in a...

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We was on this hotel for 2 days. It Was luxury and we got a big suite for cheap price. The wifi was really good every where on the hotel. The service was so good, they help us with everything and was so Kind. We tried the restaurante and the Food was really good - beef with smash potato was...

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Authentic Hotel offers guests the experience of an oriented values and customs of the Costa Rican people personalized service. With a total of 80 rooms, guests have a wide variety of facilities to meet their different needs.
Considering the needs of our guests the authentic Hotel, offers pool areas, restaurant and parking.
Authentic Hotel is a destination city, with a family atmosphere that highlights the charisma of Costa Rica...more less

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